Evidence Technician (Non Civil Servicec)

Position will be open until filled.

Selected applicants are required to pass a typing test of 35 wpm or more, with 90% accuracy. Not all applicants will be selected. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by email to advance to the next stage.

We Are Currently Seeking

An Evidence Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for receiving, processing and preserving crime scene evidence and property in accordance with Federal and state guidelines, and established protocol of the San Angelo Police Department.

Your Responsibility Will Include

• Performing a variety of tasks associated with the receipt, storage, tracking and safekeeping of crime scene evidence and property according to Federal regulations and rules of criminal procedure.
• Documenting all handling of evidence and property from intake through final disposition, and maintaining chain of custody, as well as entering that data into computer systems and case files.
• Conducting regular inventory of evidence room and property; organizes and maintains order in the property and evidence storage rooms.
• Handling requests from the public regarding return of personal property and evidence.
• Researching cases to track statute of limitations and legal time frames and checking for compliance to those regulations.
• Generating special and periodic reports.
• Primary hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm; occasionally called in to store or retrieve evidence during off hours. On call weekends and holidays as needed.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.
  
  

The above duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Requirements And Skills

• Record keeping and retrieval.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic data entry and bookkeeping skills.
  
  

Additional Information

• May be called to testify in civil or criminal court proceedings regarding evidence collected at crime scenes.
• This is a security sensitive position.
• Candidates will be subject to an extensive background investigation which includes credit history and polygraph exam.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business or Public Administration, or a related field; and two year's bookkeeping experience, preferably in a law enforcement agency; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  

Required Licenses Or Certifications

• Typing test of 35 wpm with 90% accuracy is required.
• Upon being hired, will receive and*be required to maintain*certification from, Texas Association of Property and Evidence Inventory Technicians (T.A.P.E.I.T.).
• A valid Texas Driver License with a good driving record is required.
• Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
  
  

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Must be able to perform moderate physical work, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
  
  

Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.